Can I request a public defender?
I'm a student with no income.
I also was speeding to pass and a avoid a serving car. .
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Answered on January 23, 2015
Unless you have a pretty bad criminal record, you are not entitled to a court appointed attorney for a class 3 Misdemeanor in NC. Lawyers in NC...
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Is it possible to have my record expunged.
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Answered on January 23, 2015
If it is still a pending charge, there is a good chance that an attorney can work out a result that would allow for the case to be ultimately...
Will my probation officer violate me for pissing hot on my first visit
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Answered on January 19, 2015
Possibly. It is up to the PO. However, you got off to a terrible start with them and they likely will not trust you at all. At the rate you are...
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Can a 16 yo be charged with sexual assault (or would it be battery?) that happened 4 years ago with a younger minor?
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Answered on January 19, 2015
There is no statute of limitations on a felony.
However, it would have to be prosecuted in juvenile court likely. On top of that, I doubt the...
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In the state of North Carolina can a 16 year old girl be with a 18-20 year old guy and it be legal
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Answered on December 29, 2014
The age of consent is 16 in NC, so yes, consensual sexual relations between two of those ages would be illegal. Although, according to the...
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What happens if you have a pjc on driving record that is less than 3 years & you get a speeding ticket
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Answered on December 11, 2014
This is correct. The only time I would take a 2nd PJC in a 3 year period is if it is necessary to keep ones license from being revoked. It does not...
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How much for expungement?
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Answered on December 11, 2014
An expungement of that type will likely cost you between $500-$800. Anyone who would offer to do it for considerably less than that is likely...
Was in halfway house for violating probation then was discharged for failing breathalyzer test. What can happen to me now?
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Answered on December 11, 2014
I am an attorney in North Carolina, so hopefully I can actually attempt to answer your question, unlike the the two previous messages.
If you were...
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Should I get a lawyer?
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Answered on December 04, 2014
I agree with all of the above advice. The bonus for you is that hiring an attorney will save you the cost and time of driving back there for the...
I got busted for having sex with 13 year old friend I am 26 but government says they will reduce my charge to indecent liberties
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Answered on December 04, 2014
The overwhelming majority of sex offense cases are handled by appointed counsel in NC. Therefore, they often have the most experience. You really...
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